
Wildlife Cruises
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Sail through Patagonia’s northern icy fjords and explore quaint local villages aboard the Skorpios II, an Ice-category small expedition ship. With a capacity of just over 100 passengers, this vessel offers both wonderful hospitality and a chance to take part in exciting shore-based landings.
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Voyage to the most remote and spectacular corners of the Northern Chilean fjords, stopping at tiny villages and hot springs en-route. Visit Chiloé Island, spot penguins and explore the stunning San Rafael Glacier in solitude. This unique small ship cruise…
There are 55 cabins aboard the Skorpios II, offering either queen-sized, king-sized, or twin beds. Each has a private bathroom, TV, wardrobe, bedside tables, a safe and the option of background music.
Beds are extremely comfortable and cosy with thick mattresses, soft pillows and plenty of warm covers. Cabins have traditional decor, are well-maintained and are cleaned every day.
The four different types are detailed below.
The main dining room, where breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner is served, is on the Acropolis deck. There are tables of different sizes and you dine at the same table for each meal, giving you the chance to get to know your fellow passengers.
As well as all the meals taking place in the dining room, talks and presentations are also held here.
Dining room on Skorpios II
In between excursions, meal times and lectures, relax in the San Rafael lounge on the Parthenon deck. The lounge has a bar, comfy sofas, tables and televisions on which movies are shown. All drinks and snacks are included.
This space is often used for talks.
San Rafael Bar on the Skorpios II
When you have some downtime during your cruise, go to the Quitralco lounge on the Parthenon deck. There is a bar, comfy sofas, tables and televisions; movies are shown at regular intervals. All drinks and snacks are included.
Talks are occasionally held here.
Quitralco Bar on the Skorpios II
Skorpios II is an extremely comfortable Chilean vessel and classic in its decor. It is the only ship to spend an entire day in front of the immense San Rafael Glacier, which is only accessible by water.
Calvo Fjord, Southern Patagonia
Calvo Fjord, Southern Patagonia
Skorpios II at anchor
Athos deck corridor on the Skorpios II
Skorpios II docked at Quitralco
Fantastic food on board Skorpios II
The open bar on Skorpios II
Skorpios II upper deck
Wonderful buffet meals on Skorpios II
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